Matthew Smitley is a director, writer, producer, editor, actor, cinematographer, and casting director based in Kentucky.
Smitley's first short film 'The Arbors' has received honors from international film festivals such as Rhode Island International and Montreal Independent, and many more. His most recent film 'That Groovy Rotten Smell' was an official selection of the Twelve Lions Film Festival and has amassed over 235,000 views online.
Smitley is the founder and president of Midnight Centennial, a Kentucky based indie film collective that produces and distributes films.
You can also see Smitley as 'Hartman' in FX's hit TV show "English Teacher", which is currently filming season two, as well as Adam Rehmeier's upcoming "Carolina Caroline" starring Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner.